HSBC on Friday projected that gold prices could surge to $5,000 an ounce in the first half of 2026, driven by geopolitical risks, economic uncertainty, and a wave of new market participants. As per news agency Reuters, the bank also raised its average gold price forecast for 2025 to $3,455 per ounce from $3,355, while…
Post the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate cuts effective September 22, prices of 30 out of 54 daily-use items monitored by the government have seen more-than-expected reductions, while others are yet to fully reflect the intended benefits. The government is working with industry players to ensure further retail price drops where needed.As per news…
Lucknow: In a stern warning to Pakistan, defence minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said every inch of its territory lies within the range of BrahMos missiles and what happened during Operation Sindoor was just a trailer.The operation proved that victory has become a habit for India, he said.The Union minister, along with CM Yogi Adityanath,…
Kansai Nerolac Paints Limited (KNPL) reintroduces one of the most memorable moments of Indian advertising with a contemporary twist. Its legendary jingle returns in a brand-new avatar – “Ghar Ki Raunak Lautani Ho”, starring Bollywood’s powerhouse of talent and energy, Ranveer Singh. The campaign is conceptualised by FCB Ulka.With “Ghar Ki Raunak Lautani Ho”, Kansai…
Fire at Brahmaputra Apartments, a Rajya Sabha members’ residential complex on Bishambhar Das Marg, New Delhi. NEW DELHI: A fire broke out at Brahmaputra Apartments, a residential complex in New Delhi, around early afternoon. The building, which houses members of the Rajya Sabha, is located on Bishambhar Das Marg. The fire department received information about…
NEW DELHI: The Congress party on Saturday announced its second list of candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, fielding nominees for Narkatiaganj, Kishanganj, Kasba, Purnia, and Gaya Town constituencies. Shaswat Kedar Pandey will contest from Narkatiaganj, while Qamrul Hoda has been fielded from Kishanganj. Irfan Alam, Jitender Yadav, and Mohan Shrivasta will represent the…
US university campuses and ideological indoctrination: Impact on violence and academic freedom. (AI Image) The recent killings of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and a deadly school shooting in Minneapolis have intensified concerns about ideology-driven violence in the US. These tragic incidents have sparked debate over the role university environments may play in fostering divisions that…
India’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, right, and Chirag Shetty in action (Claus Fisker/Ritzau Scanpix via AP) In a thrilling men’s doubles semifinal at the Denmark Open Super 750, India’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lost to Japan’s Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi on Saturday.The Asian Games champions, who had recently reached finals in both Hong Kong Super…
Gold prices retreated from record highs on Saturday, dropping Rs 2,400 to Rs 1,32,400 per 10 grams in the national capital, even as consumers thronged jewellery stores across India to mark Dhanteras. On Friday, 24-carat gold of 99.9 per cent purity had surged by Rs 3,200 to an all-time high of Rs 1,34,800 per 10…
Sultan of Johor Cup final (@TheHockeyIndia on X) The Indian junior men’s hockey team suffered a 1-2 defeat against Australia in the Sultan of Johor Cup final. The match saw India concede a late goal and fail to convert six penalty corners in the closing moments.Australia’s Ian Grobbelaar opened the scoring in the 13th minute….
